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S467 KCW

1998 Kawasaki ZX9R

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,777 mi
Last recorded49,777 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R28,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS467 KCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 49,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,878 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 43,644 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Right rear position lamp not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,995 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 37,995 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kick up is to the off side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,926 miles

Play in gear linkage

Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Mar 2014 20,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,168 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 May 2012 17,943 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,922 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,332 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,597 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 12,594 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2005 12,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 12,027 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9R?

Based on 4,749 MOT tests across 522 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
812
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
522
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 94
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 56
reflector on motorcycle missing 55
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
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S467 KCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,968 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S467 KCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9R typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S467 KCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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